Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Iran law
Cannabis laws in Tehran follow Iran’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal. Possession and related activities can lead to severe penalties. Legal risk is high for travelers.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal; severe penalties possible
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to strict enforcement
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Smoking was illegal, though some people felt they could walk around without attracting attention. Hash and opium were more familiar smells than flower. There were claims visitors got an easier reception and talk of bribes, with no guarantee in either case.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Hash seemed more common than flower. The parks and street crowds were the usual leads. For bud, it helped to know someone in western Tehran, where contacts passed numbers around the markets and streets. The better batches could be excellent.
Marijuana Prices
- Flower: about $1–2 for 1 g of low-potency indica, $2–3 for stronger indica or $3 for strong sativa.
- Another set of flower prices gave $3–4 for 1 g, $15 for a quarter-ounce and $30 for a half-ounce.
- Hash: Afghan or Pakistani at about $2 for 1 g, with another quote around $1 for 1 g.